Being a part of your child’s education is beneficial for a number of reasons. You get to see firsthand what your child does on a daily basis. The teacher or administrators get more help when you are involved, and your little one can see that you place a lot of importance on school. Read on for seven tips on being involved with your child’s school life. 7 Tips on Being Involved with your Child’s School Life 1. Attend parent-teacher conferences These meetings are valuable for everyone involved. It’s important you know how your child is performing at school, academically and socially. Speaking directly to his teacher gives you a first-hand account of his day-to-day activities as well as progress. 2. Volunteer in the classroom Visiting the classroom a few times a year can give the teacher an extra hand when she may need it most. Parent volunteers can do a number of things while in the classroom, including reading to the children, setting up a new bulletin board, or … [Read more...]
Building Healthy Body Image In Girls
As a mother of a daughter, I realize how important is to really focus on building healthy body image in girls. Everywhere she turns there are things telling her to look or act a specific way. Thankfully, our daughter is confident and has a great healthy body image, but that isn't the case for every child. These tips are ideal for any parents with daughters that are growing up in our society that is blasting a specific ideal image. Building Healthy Body Image In Girls Building healthy body image in girls is more than telling them they are pretty all the time. It is all about building an emotional strength in them that overcomes outside influences. There are many aspects involved that I will detail below, but at the end of the day, your goal is to make sure your daughter is emotionally strong. That means you are encouraging them in many areas, and always there to help them understand what the outside influences mean in their life. Encourage healthy habits. … [Read more...]
What to Do Before, During and After Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are one of the best ways to stay involved in your child’s school life. During these meetings, lots of details can be discussed, shared, and learned from both the parent and the teacher. It’s important that you make the most of these meetings to foster successful school performance in your child. Read on to find out what you should do before, during, and after a parent-teacher conference to make sure they are beneficial for everyone! Before the Conference During the Conference After the Conference Above all, be proactive and attentive when it comes to parent-teacher conferences. Prepare for the meeting, show up focused and ready to discuss your child’s performance and needs, and leave with plans to help your child succeed in school. Other posts you might like: … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Motivating Your Child to Like School
When your child has to spend 7 hours in a classroom every day, learning new things and doing schoolwork, their love for school can wane. Thankfully, there are ways you can be motivating your child to like school. 7 Tips to Motivating Your Child to Like School: 1. Set goals the child can reach Your child needs goals to work toward in school, but no so many (or such large ones) they feel overwhelmed and discouraged. It is important that you know your child’s strength and weaknesses in order to set the best goals for her. Staying involved in your child’s school progress will make it easier for both of you to establish goals she can reach. 2. Reward good grades Report cards and progress reports come home several times throughout the school year. This should always be a big deal! You have to show your interest in your child’s education for them to be motivated to do well. Reward good grades with a small treat or extra TV time a couple times that week. If there are lower … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Kids Excited About Going Back to School
Are your kids dreading going back to school? They won’t be if you try some of these tips! This time can be fun, but it can also be stressful. If your kiddos are fretting, be sure to talk to them about their concerns rather than simply dismissing them. Tell them about the first day jitters you had on your first day of school, or even about a new job you were nervous to start. Talk about what to expect.Look up what they’ll most likely be learning in the next grade. If you have time, order a few workbooks off of Amazon and get them started on a little extra practice for their grade level. If they’re transitioning from half-day to full-day school, talk about what they might spend the extra time doing. For older kids that may be transitioning to middle or high school, talk about the fun elective choices they’ll get, as well as the added responsibility and expected behaviors that come with going into higher grades. Bring them shopping.This is the best way to get them excited! Who … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Kids Having Phones
Cell phones are no longer something only the rich kids have at school. These days, kids without cell phones are the exception. Especially once you hit the middle school years. A recent study shows that more than 75 percent of kids aged 12 to 17 have their own cell phone. Trust me, there are Pros and Cons of Kids Having Phones. You, as the parent, have the duty to decide if your child will have a phone. There are some pros and cons to this discussion and we will touch on a few of those here. Here are several of the pros that I have found while researching whether or not a child should have a cell phone. Safety There is no denying the safety and security that having a cell phone offers. If there were to be an emergency, it makes it easier for your children to contact police or emergency services (as well as you). In addition, if a family emergency were to occur, or if your child were to become ill, you have a way to contact one … [Read more...]
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